Bars
The 6 Best Pubs in Battersea
Battersea drinks well: riverside terraces, a theatre above the bar and a country boozer hiding behind the square.
In short: our top picks are The Prince Albert, The Latchmere and The Woodman. 6 places in total, chosen on merit, with the full reasoning below.
Battersea’s pub scene rewards a bit of wandering. The riverside gets the glossy new-build bars, but the real character sits inland, in Victorian corner boozers and a country pub tucked behind Battersea Square. We rate the places that still pour a proper pint and cook a Sunday roast worth staying for, not just the ones with the best Thames view. The beer is the draw, but the rooms are why you stay past last orders.
| Place | Area | Price |
|---|---|---|
| The Prince Albert | Battersea | £££ |
| The Latchmere | Battersea | ££ |
| The Woodman | Battersea | ££ |
| The Mason's Arms | Battersea | ££ |
| The Magic Garden | Battersea | ££ |
| Nine Elms Tavern | Nine Elms | ££ |
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Editor’s choice
The Prince Albert
Why we pick itA Young's kitchen turning out homemade pies, aged steaks and a proper Sunday roast, with a heated, covered garden out the back.
gastropub
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The Latchmere
Why we pick itA landmark Victorian corner pub with red leather booths, aged British steaks and the Olivier-winning Theatre503 staging plays on the floor above.
historic Victorian pub
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The Woodman
Why we pick itA country-style boozer behind Battersea Square with oak barrel tables, real ales, candlelit corners and a quiet courtyard garden out back.
traditional country pub
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The Mason's Arms
Why we pick itA restored Grade II Fuller's pub opposite Battersea Park station, pouring 23 draught lines onto a heated side patio for warmer months.
craft beer pub
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The Magic Garden
Why we pick itPart pub, part live music venue, with weekend bands and DJs spilling into a fairy-lit garden dressed with blankets and hot water bottles.
live music pub
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Nine Elms Tavern
Why we pick itA modern Young's riverside pub with a Thames terrace, split-level nautical bar and four screens showing Sky and TNT sport.
riverside pub
Before you book
Battersea Park and Queenstown Road are the handiest rail stops, while the newer Battersea Power Station Tube station suits the Nine Elms Tavern. Book ahead for Sunday lunch at the Prince Albert or the Latchmere, and check Theatre503’s listings if you want a play with your pint. Most have gardens or terraces and welcome dogs, so summer afternoons are the sweet spot.
Common questions
What are the top picks in this guide?
The Prince Albert is our editor's choice: A Young's kitchen turning out homemade pies, aged steaks and a proper Sunday roast, with a heated, covered garden out the back. The Prince Albert, The Latchmere and The Woodman lead the guide, with 6 places in total, all chosen on merit.
How does Lamplit London choose its recommendations?
Every place is chosen on merit, after first-hand visits where possible, with no pay-for-placement. Read our full method at https://www.lamplitlondon.com/how-we-choose/.
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